41 51... Front Side Doors Hinge Bushing Replacement (Door Removed)

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Special tools required:

41 1 150
41 1 151
41 1 152

See BODY - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Special tool kit 41 1 150 comprises:

Bushing 41 1 151

Bolt 41 1 152

Fig 1: Bushing And Bolt

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Cut off hinge bushing in area (1) with chisel.

Drive out remainder of hinge bushing with punch.

Fig 2: Hinge Bushing Area

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Insert bolt 41 1 152 with new hinge bushing (2) into hinge.

Screw bushing 41 1 151 with flat end (3) pointing upwards onto bolt 41 1 152 .

Turn bushing 41 1 151 until taper (1) borders hinge bushing (2).

Screw off bushing 41 1 151 again.

Fig 3: Hinge Bushing And Bolt

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Twist bushing 41 1 151 with flat end (1) onto bolt 41 1 152 .

Turn bushing 41 1 151 until gap dimensions (2) are identical.

Fig 4: Flat End And Gap Dimensions

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